Teaching and assessment for Business Management (Graduate Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons)

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University-based learning

Graduate Apprentices will spend one day per week on campus at the University.

This is a Monday in first year, Tuesday in second year, Wednesday in third year, and Thursday in fourth year.

There is a three week break at Christmas, a two week break at Easter, and at least a six week break in the Summer.

We focus on continuous assessment over end of year exams. This can include coursework, journals, presentations, group work, and class tests, to name a few.

Work-based learning

Work-based learning plays a pivotal role in the delivery of the Graduate Apprenticeship Programme, allowing the apprentice to complete an honours degree one day per week, and therefore the apprentice’s role must be relevant to the course they are undertaking.

This not only allows the apprentice to transfer the knowledge they are learning back into their role, but it also provides an opportunity to structure any coursework they are asked to complete around their business.

This helps the apprentice to quickly relate their academic learning to real world situations and increases their employer’s return on investment.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: GA11001 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Learn about globalisation and its impact across many business environments.

You will explore economic, cultural, political, legal and ecological dimensions of the global context. You will examine how these factors influence business decision-making and management.

Connect global theory to the realities of working in an internationally-connected business environment.

Globalisation and Political Context full module details

Module code: GA11003 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Develop your understanding of how and why marketing works.

You will learn the theories, tools and insights to become an effective marketer. You will study marketing theory and models, and explore digital and social media marketing.

You will also examine strategic marketing planning.

Introduction to Marketing full module details

Module code: GA11004 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

This work-based learning module supports you in reflecting on and synthesising the learnings gained across your first year of the Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship, applying your thinking directly to your own organisation.

Through a poster presentation and a learning outcomes reflection, you will develop the reflective practice, professional writing and analytical skills central to business management development.

Business Management Work Based Learning I full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: GA21001 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Examine the evolution of leadership and management thinking — from classical theories to contemporary best practice — and develop the practical skills to assess and strengthen leadership in your own workplace context.

Leadership and Management full module details

Module code: GA21003 Credits: 15 Semester: Runs during the summer

Explore the principles and practice of supply chain management. Cover topics like:

supplier relationships and global sourcing
sustainable procurement and negotiation

You will develop the skills to apply supply chain thinking in your organisation.

Supply Chain Management full module details

Module code: GA22001 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Develop a detailed understanding of how businesses expand internationally — from market assessment and entry planning to operations, people management and global sales — and the theories and agreements that underpin global trade.

Internationalisation and Global Trade full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: GA30007 Credits: 40 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Business Management Work Based Learning III full module details

Module code: GA31002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This 20 credit, SCQF Level 9 module provides a detailed understanding of the environmental context within which businesses operate.

You will explore topics such as sustainable business modelling, environmental impact assessment, pollution control, energy and climate change policy, and learn the practical tools organisations use to assess and communicate their environmental sustainability and resilience.

Business and the Environment full module details

Module code: GA32002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module provides a detailed understanding of operations management at SCQF Level 9, exploring how the operations function contributes to business strategy and competitive advantage.

You will study a wide range of operational tools and frameworks and apply them to assess and improve the operational capabilities of your own organisation.

Operations Management full module details

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Module code: GA40007 Credits: 15 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Business Management Work-based Learning IV full module details

Module code: GA41002 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Learn how individuals and markets make purchasing decisions.

You will examine the psychological, social, and cultural factors that shape consumption.

You will develop the theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to analyse consumer behaviour. You will be able to apply insights to real business contexts.

Consumer Behaviour full module details

Module code: GA42002 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Develop your ability to think critically, analytically, and empirically about the key issues facing Scottish workers, employers, and policymakers.

You will build a comparative understanding of Scotland's economic position in the world and develop the tools to assess and communicate Scotland's economic prospects, drawing on real data and evidence.

Exploring Scotland's Economy full module details

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